Sárga Borház Tokaji Aszú 5 Puttonyos
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Characteristics of the vintage
Great vintage for liquoreux wines. The budbreak, flowering and ripening were later than usual. After an extremely hot and dry June and July, August and September were cool helping to preserve a lot of acidity in the grapes. The botrytis arrived relatively late and developed slowly but steadily in a very noble way resulting in healthy, rich grapes with good acidity.
Vinification
Each batch of aszú berries was vinified separately. About 80% of the berries were gently crushed before being soaked in a fresh wine at the end of its fermentation to undergo skin maceration for 12 hours. The rest of the aszú berries were macerated without crushing in an actively fermenting must for two days. After a long pressing, the fermentation took place in stainless steel vats.
Grape varieties
Aszú berries: 50% Furmint; 44% Zéta; 6% Sárgamuskotály (Muscat blanc à petits grains)
Base wine / must: 50% Furmint, 50% Hárslevelű
Maturing
The wine was aged for 18 months in oak barrels of 225 litres, mostly in barrels of several vintages. We realised the blending in April 2023. Bottled in August 2023.
Tasting notes
Light golden robe with green reflex. Fine nose of stone fruits, honey, lemon zest. On the palate, it is powerful with crisp acidity, verticality, followed by fresh apricot and green spice flavours. (March 2024)
Serving
It can be savoured on its own, instead of dessert, at the end of the meal or chilled as a refreshing aperitif or with canapés, pâtés, foie gras. Also excellent with a wide range of dishes such as poultry, white meat with creamy sauces, mushroom or seafood risotto. East Asian, slightly spicy dishes such as Thai green curry chicken. With younger, not too salty blue cheeses, simply with some fruits (apricot, pears or fruit salads) or fruit-based desserts (e.g. apricot tart, fruit cake, mandarin sorbet). Ready to drink but with significant ageing potential (20 years or more). It is best served cool (11-13°C). After opening, it retains its freshness for at least a week in the fridge.
Analysis
Alcohol: 11.9%
Residual sugar: 159 g/l
Total acidity: 9.28 g/l
